Hiking knife?

[jekostas]

Sergemaster definitely deserves nomination as most helpful poster lol. May I ask why so many people are recommending non-folding knives? For some reason when I think of a portable knife I think folding.   

Generally, and I do mean generally, for an outdoors/survival type knife, you want a fixed blade.  While there are some very strong locking mechanisms for knives, any type of lock can fail if put under very hard use and that can be disastrous on a hiking trip or survival situation.

Getting a fixed blade removes that possibility, though you often (not always) have to increase the weight of your hiking kit.

[jzmtl]

Less parts, less stuff to fail, dirt in lock could means cut finger and that's the last thing you want in middle of a forest. Also the 3D handle is more comfortable than the two slab construction of folders.

[markn951]

That makes sense... alright, I'll keep looking. Maybe I will get a Mora, I can get two for 35 dollars... Ari, if you see this, that's why I don't have 35 dollars to buy your Bear with!